The amazing journey of salmon in Norway
During the annual migration in Norway, salmon jumping up waterfalls.
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Transcript
The west coast of Norway is famous for its dramatic waterfalls. Fed by glacial meltwater, the torrents are icy cold.
The fishermen are hoping for a good catch. The fish they're after are traveling upstream in their thousands - salmon. Battling against the strong currents, the fish encounter some seemingly unpassable obstacles. They gather in front of the rapids, gearing up for a remarkable effort.
Leaping up to three meters out of the water, it’s an impressive show of strength and determination. And not every jump makes the target. The salmon are driven by a strong urge to return to the place of their birth to spawn. Only the strongest will make it.
The fishermen are hoping for a good catch. The fish they're after are traveling upstream in their thousands - salmon. Battling against the strong currents, the fish encounter some seemingly unpassable obstacles. They gather in front of the rapids, gearing up for a remarkable effort.
Leaping up to three meters out of the water, it’s an impressive show of strength and determination. And not every jump makes the target. The salmon are driven by a strong urge to return to the place of their birth to spawn. Only the strongest will make it.